Sometimes it’s necessary to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Of course, taking large vacations or going off-the-grid can get expensive, so Tennesseeans, we encourage you to visit the wonderful places right in your backyard. If you live in East Tennessee, then you might want to head to the stunningly beautiful Knoxville Botanical Gardens. It’s a great spot for folks of all ages and is bound to entertain all members of the family with its radical beauty. With expansive green space, walking paths, historic buildings, and a handful of annual events, it’s the kind of place you return to again and again.

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The Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum is located on a whopping 470-acres of land, and in fact takes up the original space of what was formerly known as Howell Nurseries. It's famed for its curated natural beauty and free admission.
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The lushly forested surroundings lend themselves not only to day visitors but also to event planners. Knoxville Botanical Garden has hosted a handful of weddings, parties, rehearsal dinners, and even concerts for locals looking for a beautiful backdrop.
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We'd highly recommend following the Knoxville Botanical Garden, as the locals on staff make it a point to post about what's happening in the gardens and also what's in bloom throughout the year.
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Free admission is offered to everyone, all year long. Located just a mere 2.5 miles from downtown, the Knoxville Botanical Garden has over 200 years of local horticultural history to tell.

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You'll find beauty at the Knoxville Gardens all year. From the clusters of wildflowers in the summer...
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...to the yellow and orange hues of freshly fallen leaves...
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...to the icy beauty of wintertime.
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Have you visited the Knoxville Botanical Garden? You can for FREE every day of the week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

You can learn more about the Knoxville Botanical Garden with a visit to its official website.

Continue to seek beauty in Tennessee with a visit to the rarely crowded Starr Mountain Trail.

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Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914, USA